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Had post twice in the past week in Barry Road

if you are up by Dulwich Library during the week head to the Bread of Life Cafe in Christ Church Barry Road. Much cheaper than Harri and more room to sit. Fully accessible.

Need someone who could come round every 3/4 weeks to weed back and front garden, sweep leaves up and give general gardening advice. Anticipated 1 - 2 hours needed at most.

T Want to find out more about the Centre? Come along to the AGM Date Monday 16th October 2023. Time 8 pm.

Which magazine is the best for recommendations. We purchased a Miele in 2008 from PC world which is still going strong. Prices now over £1000.. Prior to that we had a Zanussi for over 10 years. Bosch is good, Hotpoint's are usually rubbish (my stepdaughter has got through 3 in less than 10 years) We buy most of our electrical from PC World or John Lewis.

There is a Travel Lodge/Premier Inn in Penge. Also another one in Lewisham High Street.

Our neighbours invited us to their BBQ but we were already going out that evening. When we got back event was in full swing with music in the garden. Still going at 1 am but with music turned down. Did not worry us, however a neighbour 6 doors down said they were kept awake most of the night with the noise and was surprised that we slept through it. It could be that their bedroom was at the back of house whereas ours is on the side. Some time ago there was a very noisy party a few doors down which woke us up and upon ringing the Noise Team, as soon as we said our address, advised that they had already received over 20 complaints from our street and neighbouring streets. Many many years ago when I was a teenager living in Landells Road, the elderly lady across the street accosted me one Sunday morning to complain about the noisy party into the early hours by our neighbours. I had to tell her that it had not bothered the family at all as we were also at the party. Learnt from that our lovely neighbours had invited everyone either side to join them in celebrating - from that point in if we were having a potentially noisy do- make sure that many neighbours as possible are invited.

Most reputable rehoming centres will do a house check and and satisfy themselves that you are able to understand the commitment of pet ownership. We have in the past rehomed 4 retired greyhounds (Greyhound Trust) and several cats - at one stage we had 4 cats but are now down to one who is now 13 years old. I cannot imagine our home now without a cat.

There were free dog poo bags in Dulwich library a few weeks ago but nothing last week. We used to use nappy sacks when we could not get poo bags,

My hubby has received an appointment for a flu jab but I have not as yet (I am older than him so not done on age).

Animal Welfare Act 2006 18.The 1911 Act makes it an offence to cause unnecessary suffering to any domestic or captive animal, with limited exceptions including suffering caused under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986. The 1911 Act has formed the basis for most prosecutions concerning animal cruelty and has been amended by several subsequent Acts. The provisions of the 1911 Act no longer reflect modern practice. Excepting the restriction to vertebrates, this section is intended to replicate the protection provided by the 1911 Act, but to simplify and update the legislation. 19.Subsection (1) sets out the circumstances in which a person who causes an animal to suffer commits an offence. It will be an offence to cause physical or mental suffering, whether this is by a positive act or an omission, to a protected animal where this is unnecessary and the person knew or could be expected to know that an animal would suffer as a result. The effect of paragraph (b) is to introduce an objective mental element. It will not be necessary to prove that a defendant actually knew his act or failure to act would cause suffering. 20.Subsection (2) provides that a person responsible for an animal who permits another person to cause unnecessary suffering will commit an offence. He will also commit an offence if he fails to take reasonable steps to prevent the suffering from taking place, for example, a failure of supervision. An offence of ‘permitting’ unnecessary suffering caused by another can only be committed by a person in relation to an animal for which he is responsible. See further section 3. of its medical treatment, the dog is a certified working dog and is not more than 5 days old. It also restricts the showing of docked dogs. A dog docked after this section comes into force can only be shown if it is for the purpose of demonstrating its working abilities. 2nable the appropriate national authority to make provision, for example, empowering an inspector to inspect a certificate or read a microchip on a dog. We often get foxes in our garden and fox poo is generally worse than cat's. Cats usually wander off to nearby gardens and you cannot stop this. We have used cat litter in the past but it does not stop our cats having a stroll around ours and neighbouring gardens. I suggest a quiet word with neighbour explaining that she might to setting herself up to breaking the law and also having to pay out vets fees. A prickly bush/hedge may be the best solution. If she refuses I would get in touch with RSPCA. Is she a council tenant? Could be classed as an anti social act and in violation of her tenancy agreement.

At a recent police meeting someone mentioned about putting barbed wire on fencing to prevent access. Police advised that this was only legal for above 3 metres but to check with council. I would get in touch with RSPCA and Southwark Environmental Services and maybe goggle the Animal Welfare Act. Even if a cat just jumps on the bench once, the wire can cause devastating injuries. I suggest that you speak t o her and explain that her actions could be classed as animal cruelty and she could be liable for payment of any vet's fees around several hundred of pounds. Many years ago one of our cats had to have her leg amputated as a loose brick from a neighbouring house's wall fell on her crushing her foot. We could not afford the vet's fees and had to go to the RSPCA clinic in Putney. Animal Welfare Act 2006 18.The 1911 Act makes it an offence to cause unnecessary suffering to any domestic or captive animal, with limited exceptions including suffering caused under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986. The 1911 Act has formed the basis for most prosecutions concerning animal cruelty and has been amended by several subsequent Acts. The provisions of the 1911 Act no longer reflect modern practice. Excepting the restriction to vertebrates, this section is intended to replicate the protection provided by the 1911 Act, but to simplify and update the legislation. 19.Subsection (1) sets out the circumstances in which a person who causes an animal to suffer commits an offence. It will be an offence to cause physical or mental suffering, whether this is by a positive act or an omission, to a protected animal where this is unnecessary and the person knew or could be expected to know that an animal would suffer as a result. The effect of paragraph (b) is to introduce an objective mental element. It will not be necessary to prove that a defendant actually knew his act or failure to act would cause suffering. 20.Subsection (2) provides that a person responsible for an animal who permits another person to cause unnecessary suffering will commit an offence. He will also commit an offence if he fails to take reasonable steps to prevent the suffering from taking place, for example, a failure of supervision. An offence of ‘permitting’ unnecessary suffering caused by another can only be committed by a person in relation to an animal for which he is responsible. See further section 3. of its medical treatment, the dog is a certified working dog and is not more than 5 days old. It also restricts the showing of docked dogs. A dog docked after this section comes into force can only be shown if it is for the purpose of demonstrating its working abilities. 2nable the appropriate national authority to make provision, for example, empowering an inspector to inspect a certificate or read a microchip on a dog.

A friend of my daughter was recommended advance tennis instruction whilst at secondary school. She was so good that her instructor offered reduced tuition rates. She trained daily after school for a couple of hours and also at weekends, No school would allow their pupils to miss lessons to undertake tennis sessions. The exception probably would be if the child was selected to play at Commonwealth/Wimbledon/ Olympic level.

According to the leaflet I got from GP with a blood test form, it says you can book on line or if you do not have either a computer or SMART phone, you are still able to turn up in person. I will just turn up- I have many commitments both personal and medical that to juggle another appointment will do my head in. Also as a carer I never know what the day brings especially as my cared for person is due to have an operation which means I will be more tired to the house for 6 weeks post operation.

Barry Road from L, Lane to around 252 Barry Road wil be closed for resurfacing 5th and 6th September. Going to be fun with all the buses using the road.

185/176/40 buses were still going both ways up/down Barry Road at 2.20 pm this afternoon so I think it may not be at Goose Green especially since P13 running as normal

Meeting will take place in the café area of Christ Church Barry Road from 6,30 pm. Open to those whose business falls within this ward and local residents, Do you have any concerns relating to crime in the area? Want to hear about any initiatives proposed by Met. Police. Or just to get to know your local officers.

Meet your local police team on Thursday 7th September 6.30 pm in the café area in Christ Church Barry Road. This is your opportunity to raise any concerns you may have relating to the Dulwich Hill ward.

Many thanks for all your support. Hubby threw himself into voluntary work (St Christopher's) who have been very supportive over the years when his condition is such that he spends weeks in bed. He has been officially retired with state pension and occupational pension for over 6 years and I took retirement in 2016. Fortunately, neither of us have been big spenders and our family will say that we are a bit 'mean' or rather frugal with money, so with careful housekeeping we get by. My previous employment included assisting others in gaining benefits and also dealing with various legal /financial affairs for others.

Same - our green bin and food waste were collected as usual yesterday.

The Friends of KCH may take a few fiction books in good condition and leave them on certain wards. When I worked at Kings, the health care for the elderly wards had a selection of novels in their day rooms for patients.

I went for blood test on Friday 18th August at TJC, unusually I was 10th in the queue but was seen in under 15 minutes. I also went at lunch time (1ish) when less staff were on. Test results were sent to my GP on the Monday, who informed me Monday afternoon. That is a pretty good service. No notices re booking appointments display either in the room or in general area of the centre. KCH blood tests tend to derive from their OP departments and vary in waiting times - last time I went there following an OP appointment, waited around 20 - 30 minutes.

For most ID requests you are asked for photo identity (passport/freedom pass) plus a utility bill dated within last 3 months.

Job Centres have little regard to those unable to work or are limited in which jobs they can undertake, due to health problems. My husband was medically retired at age of 56 due to a long term health condition and was advised by his hospital that he should only apply/undertake part time work. He signed on at the job centre and produced a medical letter confirming that he should only work part time but was informed that he must look for full time work. He was not (and still is) not able to use IT and asked the job centre to put him on a computer training course to increase his chances of employment. They refused. He went for several interviews but was turned down due to his health. He was taken off job seekers allowance as he had failed to find employment. Fortunately I was working full time so with cutting back, we managed to scrape through with a mortgage to pay for.

My daughter went to St Anthony's 25 years ago and members of the PTA and staff had to remind parents on a daily basis that double parking (sometimes in bus lane) was dangerous for the safety of the children. Police were called frequently due to aggressive parents. St Anthony's has a large catchment area - I believe the nearest RC school is in Peckham, hence many of the parents using their cars to drop off and then going onto work. Heber and Goodrich have much smaller catchment areas (our eldest went to Goodrich but by the time the youngest was born, Barry Road was out of the catchment area) Parents are parking in the block of flats in Friern, blocking some of the disabled residents cars and not giving access to emergency vehicles. Some of the Etherow residents are blue badge holders but council has not stated whether they will have to pay for permits.